Brian Williams: Serious Newsman, "Bachelorette" Superfan

Where can America start reading his recaps?

By
Megan Friedman

Jul 08, 2014

Brian Williams contains multitudes. By day he's the anchor of NBC Nightly News. By night he's a gangsta rapper. And on Mondays at 8/7 CST, he's glued to the television — because The Bachelorette is on.

During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, he revealed that his daughter (Girls star Allison Williams) hosts screening parties every week. And although Dad's not allowed to talk during the broadcast, he definitely doesn't keep his opinions to himself.

"We have nicknames for [the contestants]," he said. "Not all of them are suitable for family viewing, even at this hour."

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With his signature deadpan delivery, Williams opined on one of the biggest controversies of the series: Is he Team Juan Pablo? "Juan Pablo divided us as viewers into separate camps," he said. "Juan Pablo was a troubled man."

And though he said home visits would prove a lot as the season continues, he must stay impartial: "Just as I wouldn't speculate going into an election night, I can't speculate on the outcome except to say, Andi, we're with you."